C.O. Bigelow Derma Remedy Intense Dry Skin Body Lotion

Birchbox Breakdown

Rough, flaky skin is no picnic, so to nip the problem in the bud, you’ll want a product that combines short and long term remedies for an all-around solution. This therapeutic lotion tackles dry skin from two fronts: Essential oils provide an instant infusion of moisture (improving hydration by 75 percent in just one use), while vitamin E and borage oil target the problem at its source, reducing the entrenched signs of severe, chronic dryness in as little as three days.

How it Works

Botanical oils like evening primrose and lavender moisturize tired skin, while lactic acid and Vitamin E block free radicals for long-term health and hydration. Borage oil serves as another heavy-hitter in the fight against dryness: On top of restoring your skin’s natural moisture and smoothness, it can even relieve the symptoms of chronic conditions like eczema and atopic dermatitis.

Works so well with the C.O. no soap hand wash

My skin gets so dry and cracked every time the weather changes and it hurts, bleeds and splits. I use the no soap hand wash followed by intense dry skin hand lotion and this Intense body lotion. These 3 make a fabulous combo and have truly saved my skin.

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It's incredible!

I have always suffered from severe dry skin in the winter. Have tried tons of other products. Finally found this one which is the best!
When I applied it for the first time, I was a bit startled by a slight stinging sensation. Upon reading the bottle, I found out why. It contains ingredients to help get rid of the dead layers that make me so itchy in the drier months.
Highly recommended!

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Not Great

I bought this because 1. I liked the way the packaging looked and 2. I wanted a good lotion for the dry Arizona heat. I only used this lotion once. I hate the way it made my skin felt. It was like some kind of disgusting film was on it and I couldn't get it off. It doesn't sink into the skin. I eventually had to take a shower just to feel clean. From now on, when I really need heavy moisturizing, I just use Eucerin cream.

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Yikes.

I bought this product because I thought it would be a miracle worker for my incredibly dry skin.

It did make my skin softer, but it also made me break out in hives. For something that is supposed to be for intense dry skin- you'd think it would work well on sensitive skin, but that clearly wasn't the case.

Also- it smelled like chemicals. Not overwhelmingly so- but it isn't what I was looking for.

Sadly, I'll have to return this.

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Improvement in 3 days

I was skeptical, but my skin feels far less irritated and itchy after just 3 days of use of this lotion paired with the matching body wash. I don't usually like lactic acid based moisturizers, but this one doesn't sting on application like the others I've tried. The scent is slightly medicinal, but light and not objectionable.

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pandareads

Beauty style

Classic, Trendy

Skin tone

Fair

Skin type

Combination

yes!

Combined with the matching body wash, my skin feels hydrated all day, which is a feat considering I have eczema that gets worse in winter air. The bottle says to apply right out of the shower to slightly damp skin. I agree, that's how it works best. Don't use on broken skin, it might burn a bit. Anyway, this stuff is a lifesaver, love it

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It works

The smell isn't the best but it works like a dream. When combined with the C.O. Bigelow Derma Remedy Intense Dry Skin Body Wash it keep my skin soft and hydrated all day long. Highly recommend it. This is my 2nd bottle.

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